52 influenza-Associated Pediatric Fatalities Reported

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has classified the 2025-2026 influenza season as moderate severity across all age groups.

However, seasonal influenza activity remains elevated nationwide and increased last week after three weeks of decline.

And Influenza A activity has remained stable, while influenza B activity has increased. 

As of January 30, 2026, the CDC's FluView reported #3 stated that at this point in the flu season, the pediatric age group is classified as having high severity, while both the adult and older adult age groups are classified as having moderate severity. 

Furthermore, the CDC confirmed eight additional influenza-associated pediatric deaths this week, bringing the total for the 2025-2026 season to 52.

Among children who were eligible for influenza vaccination and with known vaccine status, approximately 90% of reported pediatric deaths this season have occurred in children who were not fully vaccinated against influenza.

The CDC and healthcare providers throughout the USA encourage all children to be protected from influenza by accessing flu shots when recommended.